Amaravati Bill Passage In Lok Sabha Ends Uncertainty
Education minister Nara Lokesh said this was a moment of pride for the people of AP.
VIJAYAWADA: Expressing happiness over the passage of the AP Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Parliament, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu asserted on Wednesday that all hurdles to Amaravati being the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh have been cleared.
Education minister Nara Lokesh said this was a moment of pride for the people of AP.
Addressing a large gathering under the “Pedala Sevalo” programme at Vinjamoor in SPSR Nellore district, Naidu expressed happiness over the passage of the Capital Bill in Parliament, granting legal status to Amaravati.
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Central leaders for their support to the Capital Bill, the CM said, “Amaravati represents the self-respect of Andhra people.”
In a post on social media, Naidu termed the Bill’s approval a significant milestone in the journey towards building a “Swarna Andhra Pradesh.” He said the legislation restored clarity and confidence in the future of Amaravati, after it faced prolonged ambiguity.
The CM noted that this marked recognition of the sacrifices made by farmers who had pooled land for the capital and the aspirations of millions of citizens. “Amaravati is now invincible and everlasting,” he said, reiterating the government’s commitment to develop it into a world-class city.
Nara Lokesh hailed the passage of the bill in the Lok Sabha as a “moment of pride” for the people of Andhra Pradesh. He said, “This brings a decisive end to the uncertainty surrounding the state’s capital.”
Lokesh would be present in New Delhi on Thursday to witness the follow-up proceedings in Rajya Sabha. He would meet the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and vice president and chairman of the Rajya Sabha, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to convey the gratitude of AP people to them.
The state assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution reaffirming Amaravati as the sole capital under the slogan “One State — One Capital,” while pursuing decentralised development. The passage of the Bill in Parliament, Lokesh said, fulfilled the long-cherished aspirations of the people and stood as a testament to the success of a peaceful movement.
Criticising the YSRC for staging a walkout during the debate, Lokesh termed it a reflection of their “betrayal,” and asserted that no force could hinder Amaravati’s growth or the state’s development.
2014 (Background)
Andhra Pradesh bifurcation under the AP Reorganisation Act.
Hyderabad to be the temporary capital for AP for 10 years.
2015 – Foundation of Amaravati
CM N. Chandrababu Naidu selects Amaravati as the capital.
Land pooling: 33,000 acres from farmers.
June 2015: Bhoomi puja.
Oct 22, 2015: Foundation stone laid by Narendra Modi.
2016–2017 – Functional capital begins
Interim Secretariat built at Velagapudi.
March 2017: Secretariat & Assembly start functioning from Amaravati.
2018–Early 2019 – Expansion Phase
Construction of permanent government complexes begins.
High Court foundation laid in 2019.
2019 – Political Shift
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRC come to power.
Amaravati project slows down significantly.
2019–2021: Three Capitals Proposal Phase
December 2019 – Announcement
Jagan proposes the three-capital model:
Amaravati – Legislative capital
Visakhapatnam – Executive capital
Kurnool – Judicial capital
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January 2020 – Bills Passed
AP Assembly passes:
Decentralisation Bill
Repeal of the APCRDA Act
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September 2020 – Legal Status
Governor gives assent. Three Capitals Act becomes law.
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2020–2021 – Protests & Legal Battle
Massive protests by Amaravati farmers.
Legal challenges filed in the High Court.
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November 2021 – Withdrawal
State government withdraws the Three-Capitals law, citing legal complications.
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March 2022 – High Court Verdict
Andhra Pradesh High Court rules:
Amaravati must be developed as the capital
Govt cannot arbitrarily shift the capital
2022–2024: Uncertainty Phase
Capital issue remains unresolved.
Amaravati development largely stalled.
The three-capital concept is effectively inactive but politically debated.
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June 2, 2024 – Key Milestone
Hyderabad ceases to be AP capital (end of 10-year period).
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2024 – Political Change & Revival
N. Chandrababu Naidu returns to power.
The Amaravati project revived after 5 years of stagnation.
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2025–2026: Amaravati Reaffirmation Phase
2025
Centre begins process to legally declare Amaravati as capital.
2026 (Latest Developments)
AP government pushes for an amendment to the Reorganisation Act to fix Amaravati as the sole capital.
The central government initiates legal steps for permanent capital status.
Construction works accelerated; infrastructure targets set for completion within 3 years.
